More than 500 partygoers sported their whitest whites Friday to hit Lago Bar Grill View for a sensational evening of entertainment, dancing and drinking — while keeping a safe distance away from any red wine — at the popular Bash en Blanc benefit for the Snowsuit Fund.

The soirée drew a consistently attractive crowd of men and women in their twenties, thirties and forties adhering to an all-white dress code to celebrate summer solstice.

Partygoers at Bash en Blanc, seen on the dance floor, dressed in white for the fundraiser for the Snowsuit Fund, held Friday, June 20, 2014, at Lago Bar Grill View at Dow’s Lake Pavilion. (Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen)

Hundreds came out Friday, June 20, 2014, to Lago’s for the Bash en Blanc party benefitting the Snowsuit Fund. (Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen)

Live DJs kept partyanimals grooving on the fog-covered dance floor with its funky nightclub lighting and decor. Upping the energy levels was a performance by hip hop violinist Svet (formerly of America’s Got Talent) while the sexy Victoria’s Secret fashion installations had some lingering over the lingerie. The Ottawa RedBlacks’ new cheer and dance team was also there to keep spirits rah-rah-rah.

Snowsuit Fund honorary co-chairs Chris Phillips from the Ottawa Senators and his wife Erin at the Bash en Blanc charity party held at Lago’s on Friday, June 20, 2014 (Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen)

From left, Ottawa Senators players Chris Phillips and Marc Methot with his brother, Matt Methot, at the Bash en Blanc party for the Snowsuit Fund, held at Lago on Friday, June 20, 2014. (Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen)

In attendance were the charity’s honorary co-chairs, Ottawa Senators player Chris Phillips and his life-of-the-party wife, Erin. As well, Phillips’ teammate Marc Methot was there with his brother, Matt Methot.

Helping to drive the event’s success was the large number of young professionals involved in organizing the soirée.

“They’ve really stepped up to the plate in a significant way,” said Andrea Gaunt, who chaired the fundraiser and sits on the Snowsuit Fund board. “They put an incredible amount of time into this, starting at the end of last year, and they have done extraordinarily well with respect to their commitment toward the Snowsuit Fund and their commitment toward trying to raise awareness.”

From left, Tammy Varma, Leslie Ballard and Fiorella DiNardo were on the organizing committee for the Bash en Blanc benefit for the Snowsuit Fund, held Friday, June 20, 2014, at Lago. (Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen)

From left, Kyle Gourgon, Corey Laurysen and Shaun Denis were on the organizing committee for the Bash en Blanc fundraiser for the Snowsuit Fund, held Friday, June 20, 2014, at Lago. (Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen)

From left, Divy Mody, Amber Russell, Stephanie Kelly, Samantha Thompson and Angie Russell were part of the organizing committee for the Bash en Blanc fundraiser for the Snowsuit Fund, held Friday, June 20, 2014, at Lago. (Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen)

Gaunt sat on the committee with fellow Snowsuit Fund board members Dean Usher (CIBC Wood Gundy) and Taryn Gunnlaugson (BMO Harris Private Banking). The local charity provides outdoor winter wear during the cold months to children and youth in need.

Some of the best heads of hair that night belonged to the folks from Rinaldo’s Spa and Salon. Co-owner Fiorella DiNardo was a major contributor to the benefit soirée.

Chantal Biro-Schad with Jaqui Wilson and Mike Wilson at the Bash en Blanc party held Friday, June 20, 2014, at Lago. (Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen)

From left, Jasmine Ibrahim and Justine Ibrahim at the Bash en Blanc party for the Snowsuit Fund, held Friday, June 20, 2014, at Lago Bar Grill View. (Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen)

From left, André Schad and Dr. Binny Kuriakose at the Blanc en Bash party for the Snowsuit Fund, held Friday, June 20, 2014, at Lago. (Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen)

The salon’s retired owner Rinaldo Canonico was at the party, soaking it all in. Also seen were Snowsuit Fund incoming board chair Lianne Laing from CTV Morning Live and such volunteer organizers as Angie Russell from Bayshore Shopping Centre and Stephanie Kelly from Knock on Wood Communications + Events.

Around Town sighted only one guest (a prominent Ottawa businessman who shall remain nameless) in violation of the white attire dress code. His excuse: forgetfulness.

From left, Korey Kealey, Erica Wark and Krista Kealey out on the patio at the Bash en Blanc party for the Snowsuit Fund, held at Lago Bar Grill View on Friday, June 20, 2014. (Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen)

From left, John McGlade with Jean Genier, CFO of sponsor Veritaaq, and Cory Ready at the Bash en Blanc fundraiser for the Snowsuit Fund, held Friday, June 20, 2014, at Lago. (Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen)

Erin Phillips and her husband, Senators player Chris Phillips, take in the hip hop violin performance during the Bash en Blanc party for the Snowsuit Fund, held Friday, June 20, 2014, at Lago’s. (Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen)

The Ottawa RedBlacks’ new cheer and dance team kept the spirits high at the Bash en Blanc party for the Snowsuit Fund, held Friday, June 20, 2014, at Lago. (Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen)

Partygoers at Bash en Blanc, seen on the dance floor, dressed in white for the fundraiser for the Snowsuit Fund, held Friday, June 20, 2014, at Lago Bar Grill View at Dow’s Lake Pavilion. (Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen)

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